Fort Stanton Historic Site and BLM National Conservation Area
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Sun, Nov 1, 2026; 10:00 AM
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11/01/2026 10:00 AM
11/01/2026 1:00 PM
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Fort Stanton Historic Site and BLM National Conservation Area
We'll be leisurely touring the self guided Fort Stanton Historic Site grounds and hiking on BLM's Fort Stanton North Trail (short carpool) to the Internment site of the SS Columbus crew at Fort Stanton during World War II. We'll talk about the history of the area and the recent 2025 Camp Fire. Bring good hiking footwear and dress for the weather. No dogs please and appropriate for participants 18 years and older. Registration is limited to 10 people. RSVP no later than October 29th, 2026. The hike(s) will be no more than 3 miles with minimal elevation gain. NOTE: A side trip to the Fort Stanton Cave is an option for interested participants following the hikes but is closed.NOTE: First Sunday of every month - free admission for NM residents with ID. Non-residents will need to pay a $7 admission fee.Note: Daylight savings time ends on this date/hike
104 Kit Carson Rd, Fort Stanton, NM 88323, USA
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John Pijawka
jastro@windstream.net
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Organized By: Southern New Mexico Group
Location: 104 Kit Carson Rd, Fort Stanton, NM 88323, USA
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John Pijawka
jastro@windstream.net
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Sunday November 1 Fort Stanton Historic Site and BLM National Conservation Area 10 am - 1 pm
RSVP: www.riograndesierraclub.org/calendarWe'll be leisurely touring the self guided Fort Stanton Historic Site grounds and hiking on BLM's Fort Stanton North Trail (short carpool) to the Internment site of the SS Columbus crew at Fort Stanton during World War II. We'll talk about the history of the area and the recent 2025 Camp Fire. Bring good hiking footwear and dress for the weather. No dogs please and appropriate for participants 18 years and older. Registration is limited to 10 people. RSVP no later than October 29th, 2026. The hike(s) will be no more than 3 miles with minimal elevation gain. NOTE: A side trip to the Fort Stanton Cave is an option for interested participants following the hikes but is closed.NOTE: First Sunday of every month - free admission for NM residents with ID. Non-residents will need to pay a $7 admission fee.
Leader: John Pijawaka jastro@windstream.net
Location: Ft. Stanton Museum, NM
Level: Easy
Daylight savings time ends on this date/hikeRSVP: www.riograndesierraclub.org/calendar
Level: Easy (Easy)
Cost: First Sunday of every month - free admission for NM residents with ID - $7 for non-residents of New Mexico
Signup Instructions: www.riograndesierraclub.org/calendar
Recommended Items: good hiking footwear and dress for weather
Additional Directions: Fort Stanton Museum and Visitor Center104 Kit Carson Road, Fort Stanton Off Hwy 220 (Airport Road) Plenty of signage on highway
Carpool: If carpooling from Alb/SFe is desired, leader can assist in connecting participants
Note: Carpool transportation is at the sole risk of the participants.
Cancellation Policy: Heavy rain cancels